Consuming and Consumption in Third Space Communities: Constructing Sanctuary

James McAlexander, Oregon State UniversityBeth Default, University of Arizona, USA

As consumers leave community, they often find substitute third places to fill the void. They make choices to invest resources in new consumption constellations, aligned with new practices. These transitional liminal communities, far from being ephemeral and transitory, appear stable, and continue to impact consumer behavior in a lasting relationship.